Chapter 42 - Immortal Fate Of Longevity: Starting From Taking Care of Fellow Daoist Wife

Chapter 42: Xiao Family's First Industry   The Shi Family, the foundation of the neighboring Xian Town, has a history of over a thousand years, with three Foundation Establishment cultivators whose strength surpasses that of the Xiao Family.   If the Xiao Family joins forces with the Shi Family, the current crisis can indeed be alleviated.   However, there is a high chance that everything belonging to the Xiao Family will be swallowed up by the Shi Family.   This is also why Xiao Yun initially chose a cultivator from the rogue cultivator path for her daughter's husband.   But now, circumstances have changed, and Xiao Yun's initial thoughts have also undergone some changes.   "I'm not getting married. I can break through to Foundation Establishment on my own. Why should I rely on the Shi Family?"   Xiao Wan directly shook her head, firmly denying it.   Her tone was resolute, as if there was no room for negotiation.   Perhaps influenced by her mother, Xiao Wan also had an independent mindset and did not want to depend on others.   "Xiao Xuan can't have children due to her physical condition, and Xiao Lin is still young. It will take some time after the incident a few months ago. And you, you are not exactly young either. Anyway, my wish is simple. As long as there is a male heir to inherit my family business, my words will be here. Whoever gives birth to a child first will inherit everything from the Xiao Family. As long as you achieve this, the Foundation Establishment Pill will be yours."   Xiao Yun's tone was resolute.   This person is really strange. Xiao Yun herself had a somewhat distaste for men.   But deep down, she yearned for another male blood relative in the family.   Xiao Wan, who had spent over a decade in the Qi Refining stage, was naturally the most anxious about this.   Xiao Xuan and Xiao Lin were more calm; they were still far from reaching the ninth level of the Qi Refining stage.   "So this is the pill made by that old but not old cultivator you were talking about? It's only been a few months, but the quality seems quite good."   Xiao Yun was also somewhat doubtful about this Longevity Pill. There was something not quite right about it; the quality seemed better than usual.   However, she didn't eat it but put it back where it was.   "Maybe!"   Xiao Wan answered absentmindedly, considering whether she should really provoke that person to help her complete her mother's task and break free from the restrictions of the Qi Refining stage.   She didn't pay much attention to the Longevity Pill made by Xia Changge either. She didn't think it would be much better, after all, it was only a Longevity Pill.   "Since you believe in him so much, I will go along with your arrangement. Let him take care of the hundred acres of spiritual farmland and the medicinal herbs on the Kongsang Mountain. He can use them freely to practice. But I need to see results. I heard that Yang Zhe doesn't have many days left to live, is that true?"   Thinking that this might be her eldest daughter's intended, Xiao Yun was generous and gave a generous reward.   "Yes, Yang Zhe is only at the ninth level of the Qi Refining stage. He's already over 140 years old. It seems he won't live much longer. Mother, should we fulfill his dream?"   Having another important role in the Xiao Family, Xiao Wan naturally discussed it with Xiao Yun.   Yang Zhe is a pill refiner for the Xiao Family, capable of refining some Qi Refining stage pills such as Gathering Qi Pills.   And Xiao Wan's idea of fulfilling his dream is to help Yang Zhe find a way to break through to Foundation Establishment and make a breakthrough before he dies.   Success is naturally the best outcome.   Failure is just going along with fate.   Xiao Yun simply shook her head, appearing ruthless.   "He works for our Xiao Family, and we have already given him enough compensation. Why fulfill his dream?"   Because Xiao Wan understood that even if Yang Zhe broke through to Foundation Establishment with the help of the Xiao Family, it would be difficult for him to stay in the Xiao Family.   With the cultivation base of Foundation Establishment and his excellent pill refining skills, how could the Xiao Family keep him?   Her past experiences made Xiao Yun not believe in these so-called human emotions.   She only believed in her own people, in blood relations.   "Alright!"   Xiao Wan also thought her mother was too heartless, but because of Xiao Yun's reputation and influence, she dared not oppose her.   "Keep an eye on that old man. If he wants to leave, let him go. If he has any rebellious thoughts, then kill him."   One reason Xiao Wan didn't agree was because Yang Zhe was alone and had nowhere important to consider.   How could she trust such a person?   Xiao Wan nodded in agreement.   "Now, all of you can leave."   After dealing with some major issues, Xiao Yun got up and left.   She still had many worries on her mind.   Xiao Wan and Xiao Lin also got up and left.   When Xiao Xuan was about to leave, she saw the Longevity Pill on the table and casually took it.   ………   The next day, Xia Changge received good news. Sure enough, the Xiao Family wanted him to manage some of their industries.   Xiao Wan took the initiative to bring Xia Changge to the Xiao Family's industry in the outskirts of Huaying Xian Town.   Four eighth-level Qi Refining cultivators who originally guarded the spiritual fields were reassigned, and a hundred acres were allocated to Xia Changge just like that.   Of course, what pleased Xia Changge the most was that the Xiao Family would provide the medicinal herbs he needed for pill refinement.   This was a great burden off his shoulders, as he would no longer have to consume hundreds or thousands of spiritual stones.   "A hundred acres of spiritual fields can produce nearly eight or nine hundred spiritual stones per year. As for net profit, it might be a bit less. Seventy percent of the output will belong to my Xiao Family."   Xiao Wan explained the division of the shares.   Naturally, Xia Changge accepted the arrangement.   With a stable income of around two hundred spiritual stones, how could Xia Changge not be happy?   After all, Xia Changge only needed to hire some mortals to help him manage the fields.   For example, An Ruoshui's family members; after guiding them a bit, they became qualified workers who could be trusted.   The profit mentioned was net profit.   The eighth-level Qi Refining cultivators from before were considered workers hired by the Xiao Family to take care of the fields.   Now, Xia Changge could be considered as the Xiao Family lending him the fields, which had a different meaning.   At least that's how Xia Changge comforted himself.   Next, Xiao Wan brought him to Kongsang Mountain.   This was where the Xiao Family grew medicinal herbs.   After several decades, the batch of medicinal herbs cultivated by the Xiao Family had gradually begun to yield results, becoming one of the important sources of income for the Xiao Family.   After greeting the person in charge here, Xia Changge left with Xiao Wan.   When leaving, Xia Changge noticed the gloominess in the old man's eyes, as if...   Xia Changge didn't plan to bring all his relatives out here because the safety factor was much lower than in Huaying Xian Town.   He only brought his disciple, An Ruoshui, with him.   The farmland here required An Ruoshui to work as a laborer.   At the same time, he brought An Ruoshui's parents and several herb gatherers from her parents' village.   After giving them some instructions and explaining the things they didn't understand, they settled down here.   After a busy day, it was already evening.   Xia Changge directly summoned his flying sword and quickly arrived at Kongsang Mountain to take some medicinal herbs.   If it's free, why not take it?   "Are you the new alchemist of the Xiao Family?"   After coming to the old man he had seen in the morning, Xia Changge spoke, seemingly with a hint of hostility.   Out of respect for the elder, Xia Changge nodded gently.   "What kind of pills can you refine?"   Yang Zhe, at the ninth level of Qi Refining, questioned him again.   Xia Changge remained calm. "I just learned how to refine the Longevity Pill."   Hearing Xia Changge's answer, Yang Zhe burst into laughter. "You're in your forties or fifties and can only refine the Longevity Pill. Is the Xiao Family treating you as my successor?"   There was a hint of mockery in his laughter.   What does this old man mean? Xia Changge couldn't help but wonder.   As expected, as long as he interacted with others outside, he would inevitably develop conflicts.   "What do you want? Take it yourself."   Perhaps because they were all exploited by the Xiao Family, this old man, although mocking Xia Changge, did not stop him from picking the medicinal herbs he needed.   Until Xia Changge picked several batches of medicinal herbs for his alchemy needs and left, Yang Zhe didn't say another word.   Group chat number: 913287546   Thanks to fellow cultivators White Fox Jiaolong for 100 spiritual stones, Fierce and Violent Inner Darkness for 100 spiritual stones, Cat's Return for 200 spiritual stones, and fellow cultivator 20220221082514932 for the 100 spiritual stones support.   Thank you to fellow cultivators for the monthly tickets, recommendations, and support.   (End of this chapter)